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Welcome to my blog — a supportive space for ADHD, autistic, and AuDHD women navigating menopause and midlife.
I’m a Psychotherapist and coach, specialising in neurodivergent women’s wellbeing, with a particular focus on the menopause transition. If you’re experiencing increased overwhelm, sensory sensitivity, burnout, or changes in mood and focus during perimenopause or menopause, you’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.
Here, you’ll find expert insights, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance on ADHD and menopause, autism and menopause, and what it means to be AuDHD during midlife. I share tools to help you manage energy, reduce overwhelm, understand hormonal impacts on neurodivergence, and reconnect with yourself during this time of change.
Alongside my menopause-focused content, you’ll also find a range of articles from my earlier work supporting neurodivergent adults more broadly. These posts explore ADHD, autism, emotional wellbeing, and navigating a neurotypical world — all of which remain deeply relevant during menopause and beyond.
Whether you’re newly exploring your neurodivergence, struggling with menopause symptoms, or seeking validation and practical support, this blog is here to help you feel understood, informed, and less alone.
Will You Be Lonely This Christmas? Tips for Embracing Solitude
Introduction I can feel the loneliest I’ve ever been in a crowd of people, yet content and happy all on my own. So, how do we define being alone versus feeling lonely and isolated? For neurodivergent people—autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, etc.—these terms are highly...
Ten Tips for a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas
Hi, I’m Sally, an autistic/ADHD Psychotherapist and Coach based in Frome. Christmas can be a challenging time for people who are neurodivergent. Here is my latest blog to support you during the countdown to Christmas, and these are the topics I’ll be covering: Just...
Celebrating ADHD: Strengths, Insights, and How to Thrive
We have just come to the end of ADHD Awareness Month and this blog is a celebration. ADHD can bring many challenges but it is important to remember that ADHD people have many strengths and skills. When we ask for help and spend time with those who understand us, we...
Understanding Autism and ADHD in Women Over 50
I received my autism diagnosis at age 56 in 2021 and discovered my combined ADHD soon after. For 55 years I just thought I was weird, mad and didn’t fit into the world. I didn’t have the handbook that most other people seemed to get so I went through life trying my...
Understanding Burnout: Signs, Causes, and Solutions for Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Individuals
What is Burnout? Burnout occurs when too many stressful things pile up, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Autistic burnout, in particular, happens when our nervous systems and sensory inputs become too much to handle. But how does burnout differ from...
Navigating Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: Insights and Strategies for ADHD Individuals
What is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and How Does it Manifest? First and foremost, as I am only an expert on myself I can share what RSD has been like for me and I‘ll show you how I have overcome many of the gremlins of this irksome characteristic of ADHD....
Understanding Stress: A Counselling Guide for Neurodivergent Clients in Frome
Understanding Stress: What Does It Mean for You? The word "stress" is often used to describe a variety of feelings, but it can be quite abstract. When a client visits Fresh Start Counselling in Frome and says they feel stressed, it's essential to unpack the...
Online Counselling for Neurodivergent Clients: Insights from a Frome Therapist
The Rise of Online Counselling: A New Approach for Neurodivergent Clients Online counselling has become an increasingly popular alternative to face-to-face therapy, especially for neurodivergent clients. At Fresh Start Counselling in Frome, we understand that online...
Introducing the M.A.C.C. Method: A New Approach to Counselling and Coaching
Introducing the M.A.C.C. Method: A Tool for Counselling and Personal Growth The M.A.C.C. method is a unique tool I've developed to support my counselling clients both online, and face-to-face at my Fresh Start Counselling base in Frome. This approach is specifically...